Respecting an individual's right to make decisions for himself is known as:

a. Malevolence.
b. Beneficence.
c. Autonomy.
d. Justice.


Answer: c
Feedback: Autonomy is the state of being self-governing or essentially respecting individuals' rights to make decisions for themselves.

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